Summit happiness in the winter mountain world. A matter of the head?
Do you also long for freedom? Longing for mountain peaks and endless expanses? Longing to be at the top. Looking out over snow-covered landscapes, leaving the fog in the valleys and the problems of everyday life behind you?
In Austria, hiking in unspoiled nature is not only a big topic in summer. Just like cross-country skiing in Salzburger Land. In winter, we talk about so-called ski tours. With special touring skis (which are lighter than alpine skis) you head up the mountains. In order to be able to go uphill, so-called “skins” (made of plastic) are glued to the underside of the ski.
With the help of poles, a special binding and the right boots, nothing stands in the way of a winter hike with a descent over snow-covered winter slopes. Snowshoeing in Salzburger Land is also a traditional winter activity.
Gastein. A playground for outdoor sports enthusiasts
The sheer endless expanses of the Gastein mountains – from Dorfgastein to Sportgastein – are an Eldorado for ski tourers. Whether off-piste in open terrain or on secured paths and routes.
Enjoy a relaxed tour with one of the tour guides during your winter vacation in Salzburger Land, as safety is also the top priority in this sport.
You can hire the right equipment in the local sports stores.
With small steps to great happiness.
Anyone who thinks that the winter mountain world is only open to extreme athletes and professionals is mistaken. Because with small steps and perseverance you will always reach your goal. “Sport is a mental thing. As soon as the thought is there, it’s usually only a matter of time before it takes shape.” – Nadine Wallner (freeride world champion).
You can find out what top athletes like Valentina Höll, Nadine Wallner, Miriam Neureuther and Viktoria Rebensburg think live on Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 7 p.m. in the Mountain Womans Talk – live from DAS.GOLDBERG.